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EX52 LHV

2002 BMW 535

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW 53587,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 LHV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,822 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 88,466 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,798 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,772 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,600 miles

tread worn low on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2011 77,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tread worn low on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,099 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Jan 2010 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,556 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge (low pressure) also cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,302 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,160 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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EX52 LHV is a 2002 BMW 535 in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 87,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX52 LHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EX52 LHV is a 2002 BMW 535, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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